DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

SENIOR INVESTIGATOR

Job Location:

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
1701 North 4th Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 85004

Posting Details:

Salary: $48,465 - $53,850 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October 14, 2024  

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here  to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Investigator. This position investigates allegations of fraud and abuse related to DES programs and services, and allegations of misconduct by clients, employees, contractors, vendors, and providers. Additionally, the OIG conducts administrative and criminal investigations regarding benefits fraud by partnering with federal, state and local law enforcement. Will conduct investigations with the highest degree of accuracy and professionalism, which will result in a continued increase in successful detection, investigation, and prosecution of crime, and increase the Agency's ability to recoup loss through restitution or other means. This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords flexibility, autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and research records, policy, procedures, investigative on-line resources, public information sources, and networking to other investigative agencies to obtain information and evidence relating to allegations of fraud.
• Conduct field investigations, interview suspects and witnesses, compose, prepare and serve subpoenas, conduct surveillance and gather evidence to prove or disprove the claim of fraud.
• Analyze, organize and maintain investigation records to ensure the proper chain of evidence procedures are followed. Produce high quality reports presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely presenting all the facts and evidence of the case, both inculpatory and exculpatory. Attend and testify at administrative hearings regarding intentional program violations and overpayments.
• Compose prosecution reports, analyze and organize evidence, prepare cases to refer for prosecution to the Attorney General's office or county prosecution authorities. Attend Grand Jury Hearings and other criminal proceedings to testify and present the facts of the case.
• Attend unit, division and one on one meetings with supervisor, attend trainings and assist other investigators as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Intelligence gathering and crime analysis processes
• Methods and techniques of statistical research, analysis, and probability modeling
• Principles of data collection, collation, analysis and dissemination
• Microsoft Office and applications
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and trends in the area of assignment
• Local, State and Federal programs and resources in area of assignment
• Arizona statutes and Administrative Code
• Software used f